These Spring Herb Quinoa Patties are a great way to use leftover quinoa and make a delicious vegetarian meal! Super simple to make and so good!
Sometimes I make things that I really like and other times I make things that become staples in my weekly menu.
Yes this would be one of those staples.  Can I just go ahead and tell you how insanely easy these were to make?! Other than waiting for the quinoa to cook, these took a total of about 8 minutes! Packed with tons of flavor and made entirely with all-natural whole food ingredients, these little patties make the perfect healthy lunch paired with a side salad and some fruit. I’ve really been trying to jump back on the clean eating wagon again and these were just the thing to kick start my diet.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not perfect when it comes to food. 85% of the time I really try to eat as healthy as possible, but I DO like to enjoy life as well and not count calories or carbs. I think when you deprive yourself too much or “diet” (a word I honestly hate), you end up over-eating when you do choose to splurge.  Yeah….guilty.  Anyway, whether you enjoy clean eating or are just looking for a delicious healthy recipe, this one is just the thing to add to your weekly rotation.
On another note, it IS Election Day so I hope you all went out and voted!! I’m honestly glad all this political stuff will be finally over after today…I was really starting to dislike people on Facebook and Twitter haha. I mean it’s one thing to state your opinion, but it’s another to bash others for stating theirs. I made the decision not to state my political preference, but that doesn’t mean I’m not passionate! I respect everyone’s opinion and I sincerely hope whoever enters office can help with this economic crisis and bring our troops home!
Happy voting!!!
Spring Herb Quinoa Patties
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated cheese, I used Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, slightly whisk eggs and add green onion, mint, parsley, cheese, bread crumbs and salt. Mix well.
- Meanwhile cook quinoa according to package directions and gently add 2 cups quinoa to your egg mixture until well combined.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat and drizzle about a bit of olive oil in the pan.
- Using your hands, form 2-inch patties making sure they are tightly packed, and place onto pan.
- Cook patties about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yum! Going to try these as my first ever quinoa recipe! By the way, I have missed something somewhere along the line….can you please tell me what you mean by “clean eating”? Thanks!
Clean Eating pretty much means eating non processed foods. Things that are natural (organic). And using only things that are organic and clean to make the food that call for recipes. Hope that helps :)!
I like this idea a lot. I love quinoa, tastes so good and it’s also so filling and nutricious. Are these patties 130 cal per patty? That sounds like a lot to me lol. Especially because I could eat like a whole bunch, and I am counting calories right now to shed a couple pounds -sigh-.
Just made these and they were delicious! I found them to be extremely messy to make the patties using my hands, so I ended up packing my ice scream scoop tight, then releasing it onto a plate and flattening it out on top with my fingers. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
I just love these. can’t wait to try them.
These look incredible!!! I’m going to try and use gluten free bread crumbs and I hope they turn out the same!!
Hmmmm…fresh mint, huh?!? That’s a pretty awesome addition…and it’s not because Christmas is right around the corner and my entire life will soon be festooned with mint flavored mayhem. I went to Scotland a few years back, and we had some fingerling potatoes sprinkled with fresh mint and they were to.die.for. and the addition in this recipe reminds me of my wonderful time there. Awesome idea!
Crave worthy! These look so delicious. Oh my! Perfect to take in my lunch for work. Can’t wait to try these.
I have totally gotta try these!! Love quinoa everything 🙂
This looks like heaven in patty form.
I love these types of grain patties. Tasty, healthy and filling!